Hello from the Hovel and how are you all coping with this very cold spell we are having at the moment here in the UK. I love walking when the winter sun is shining but the wind Friday had an icy nip to it....brrrrr......But I did manage to visit my local charity shop (again!). Just lately I have been going in to have a look, see something I like, buy it then realize I can’t take it with me due to lots more shopping so I leave it there......yes you’ve guessed it, each time I go to pick something up I have a look around, buy some more, leave it and take home my previous purchase. Friday was no exception, I even joked that I should have my own locker store......but I decided enough was enough and phoned hubby to pick me up from outside the building after he had finished the school run. So there I sat on the steps outside what is locally known as Pratt’s Market (it’s an old Methodist Hall that was once owned by a man with the surname Pratt!). I looked like a bag lady sitting there with carrier bags and large laundry bags full of stuff. The lady who runs the charity shop kindly lent them to me (oh dear I have to go again to the shop to return them!!!!!)......The shop is called Brother Wolf and it helps fund the cat rescue she has. She is an amazing lady who for many years was a foster parent and now she and her family devote their time to rescued cats and re-homing them.........
Pratt's Market, Hayle, Cornwall
Bottles & a Jelly MouldI was particularly pleased to find the Boots bottle
as I’m originally from Nottingham,
Here is a collection of pillow cases, scarves,
placemats, cushion covers, etc.
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A beautiful large pair of sheer embroidered curtains
with a muslin lining.
A quilt cover, pair of curtains, a table cloth *************
I do not see their original use, I see a selection of different material for many crafts and such like.....
I bought the hearts for use as templates andthe little pillows will look great when ‘aged’ and grubby.....
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A nice little collection.
The gloves are a little too yellow for me,
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A purple cushion from the school fete (ok I like purple).The borderie anglaise material of the bag will be used elsewhere
Is’nt that little girl’s pinny sweet.....will look great ‘aged’
This sweet little dress is a deeper red than seen hereAnd once the pot puree is removed from the shoes they will be great for dolls
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A nice collection of dolls waiting to be dressed in all their finery
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Just the thingSome of the patterns I recently purchased
Just the ticketsome more outfits for those sweet little dolls
And so the dolls won’t feel left out a fancy costume or two
Korenza aged 11 monthsTrying out the new highchair I got for her
Korenza is one special little girl. Not only is she the sweetest, happiest little babe who I love to bits but she is very lucky to be here. She was born three months premature and spent over two months in hospital.....
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Korenza aged 4 days with her mum JaneHow tiny she was....
Some cute dress patterns for my little granddaughterPlus a christening dress.....
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There is also a christening outfit for a little boy......which is great as I am now able to tell you about our good news. I am going to be a nana again in April. Yes my son and his fiancée Jane are expecting a baby and the scan on Thursday showed that it is a boy, so a little brother for Korenza. They did not want me to say anything until now. So guess who has started looking for boys things!!! Plus it doesn’t stop there.....My husband’s daughter after many years got in touch with us and we were surprised to hear that he is a granddad to 5, the youngest being 3 months.....phew! so I am now a step-nana to 6 and will be a nana again in 2009, which is fine by me coz I now have more grandies to spoil.....Speaking of grandies, may I introduce you to my future grandson Dylan Reilly Edsel Doyle........
A little wave from my grandsonMy dad would have been really pleased that his name will continue on through his great-grandson. He would have been 84 on December 5 if he had lived and had always wanted a son but for his sins he had 3 daughters!!!. My son Christopher, who has my surname, will pass the name of Doyle on to his own son .....
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Great Seal of the Irish Free State
Talking about my father today, who was from Southern Ireland, is appropriate, because it was on December 6 1922 that this part of Ireland was declared the Irish Free State....
The Irish Flag
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Well I suppose this also means I will have to get my knitting needles out, but that will have to wait until the New Year. My house is still ‘Work in Progress’ so a little too dusty for making baby clothes. At the rate it is going I will be lucky even to put my Christmas tree up never mind the rest of my decorations.....Ha well. ...I’ve also been very busy with listing on ebay. Yes, after a break since March due to many reasons !!! I decided to bite the bullet and try and sell some stuff, mainly flea market items at the moment just to get back into it. I have too many things I no longer need or have room for and the extra money, if I make any, will come in handy. So I’m going to be busy, busy, busy. No rest for the wicked......Take care until next time...lol......
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Grandchild's Hand
The promise of tomorrow
And the hope of dreams come true...
A reminder of the childhood
That's still a part of you...
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The wonder of a miracle
From which this love began...
There is so much found in the touch
Of holding a grandchild's hand.
~ Author Unknown ~
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2 comments:
What a shopping trip you had Chrissy!
Korenza is a beautiful child! Wish her Happy Birthday for me!
Thanks Deb, I have collected them over a few months!!!!But the material costs so little bought this way and you can make so many things with it. Have to save pennies where we can....
I didn't see Korenza on Wednesday due to me having flu but when I do I will give her a birthday hug from 'aunty Deb' across the Pond...lol...Hugs Chrissy x
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